Frequently Asked Questions

What if...

You are planning a marriage?

 Call the church office to schedule your wedding. Since there are a number of weddings at Trinity, it is not unusual for a wedding to be scheduled one year in advance. Once your wedding is on the church calendar, you can begin making all of the necessary arrangements

There is a birth in the family?

 Call the church office as soon as possible because not all of the hospitals notify us when someone has given birth. A rose will be placed on the altar the following Sunday.

You want to schedule a baptism?

 We prefer the baptism take place during the worship service; however, it is possible to schedule a baptism after the service if it is necessary. The third Sunday of the month is Baptismal Sunday, and baptisms can be scheduled at any of the morning services. Please call the church office, and the secretary will take down all of the necessary information.

You have a prayer request?

 Love Links, Trinity’s Prayer Chain, invites people to share their prayer requests so that the Love Links members can pray for the concerns of Trinity members and friends. Prayers continue in confidence for a week. Call or e-mail your prayer requests to Grace Walz at 215-855-0949 or Grace Walz.

There is a need for counseling?

 All of the pastors are available for counseling - marriage and family, children, bereavement, or other needs. You may call any of the Pastors, and the appointment will be scheduled as soon as possible. Emergency needs are met immediately. When a pastor feels it is necessary, we may refer you to another counseling service or a professional counselor.

You move?

 Please notify the church immediately. It is important for us that our church membership records are kept accurate. You cannot be an informed church member if our mailings don’t reach you. We do care where you are!

You want to volunteer at Trinity?

Call the church office or email John Kunes, the Director of Lay Ministry and Parish Life to learn about the variety of volunteer opportunities. There are ways to participate in the ministry of Trinity for nearly every age. Time commitments and responsibility vary with the ministry.

You want a copy of a sermon?

 Check the Web Site Table of Contents on the left side of the Home page. Choose the Sermon option, then choose the Sunday date of the desired sermon.

You wish to enroll a child in Sunday School?

 Contact Judi Meyer, Director of Children's Education, in the church either by phone or email. You may also pick up a registration form in the child's classroom on Sunday mornings.

You have a family crisis?

 Contact one of the pastors. Eric C. Shafer, Senior Pastor; Dayle A. Malloy, Associate Pastor; Becky Eisenhart, Associate Pastor.

You are interested in becoming a member of Trinity?

 New member classes are scheduled on several different Saturdays throughout the year. New member's are received during worship service the weekend following the class. The classes provide an opportunity to meet other folks who are joining the church at the same time as well as to meet the church staff and to gather some information about the Lutheran Church and Trinity. To get more information or to sign up for a new member class, contact Pastor Dayle Malloy or John Kunes, by email or call the church office at 215-368-1710.